He can take part of the paid parental leave if you go back to work but he can't take it at the same time as you. It may depend on his work policy though as there may be something available through there. He would have to talk to HR. Most work places give a week or two unpaid leave for a new baby, but if you are really lucky, there might be paid leave. Some places still don't give Dads leave at all though (paid or unpaid) because is covered under the paid parental leave scheme if the mum doesn't take the full amount of time. I don't think that two parents can be receiving it at the same time though. Also, a lot of work places don't give leave entitlements until staff have been there for 12 months so that is something else to think about.

Maybe look at his annual leave entitlements if all else fails.

Sorry the news isn't better, but I hope that helps